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Parliament is today (Wednesday 8th February) set to debate an important amendment that could prove a vital lifeline for the British children’s programming sector, which has been in decline in recent years.
Shows on Greg's slate include The Yorkshire Vet and the BAFTA winning Cruising with Jane McDonald, find out why he likes nothing more than a two line e-mail and the opportunities Channel 5 has for small and regional indies...
A lot can change in a year, but 2022 has outdone itself. From Prime Ministers and power grabs, to production costs and privatisation plans. Read our CEO's Christmas note to members to round off an eventful year...
This week we submitted our response to Ofcom’s consultation into the relationship between PSBs and the production sector. Read John McVay's update for members about Pact's position and what we're doing on your behalf...
Following the result of the referendum and the subsequent political turmoil that both the Government and the official opposition party find themselves dealing with, there is only one thing that has become clear - no one has any idea (yet) of where we will end up.
The 2022 Pact Council Election kicked off this week and I encourage all eligible members to engage with it, either by considering standing for Council now or voting when the window opens later this Autumn. Read why...
BECTU has addressed a letter to all Pact member companies on a matter concerning Supporting Artistes in the film and TV industries. Please take the time to read it carefully.
The CDN and TriForce Creative Network are working together to provide Diversity and Inclusion training for both production companies and freelancers...
Producers are reminded that the engagement of minors does not fall within the remit of the Pact Equity TV Agreement or the Pact Equity Cinema Films Agreement and therefore we are unable to provide Pact Equity Engagement Form templates for use on your production in relation to child artists. Pact is currently consulting with Equity...
Following pressure from Pact, the BBC is to stop varying a term which wrote an additional package of rights into the Programme Production Agreement for essentially no extra fee...
We are delighted to announce the launch of the Pact Inclusion Tool, designed specifically to help Pact Members to create bespoke inclusion strategies for their businesses and productions...
Are you receiving data on your programmes when requesting it from the BBC? Pact wants to ensure that the BBC is meeting its commitments to children's TV producers and we are keen to hear from members on this issue...
Producers Charlie Parsons and Waheed Alli have set up The Great BBC Campaign and want their fellow TV producers to join them. Find out how you can add your support...
Sub-Saharan Africa has been revealed as one of the fastest growing buyers of UK-produced TV programmes in the past year, new research from Pact, in conjunction with BBC Worldwide and ITV Studios Global Entertainment, reveals.
Pact is working with Equity on suitable AI wording that can be used in the special stipulations of artists' agreements. In the meantime, we advise members to please approach us with any questions that you may have on any AI wording you have received and not to concede or agree to any AI wording...
